Work Experience Review

by HSBC

Rating

9.9/10

1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:

Engaged in panel discussions and several networking activities with employees from different sectors such as tax and consulting Took part in activities working on presentation skills, confidence and resilience Participated in the interactive activities where I completed tasks that a consultant, audit and people who work in tax encounter daily.

10/10

2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?

I learnt how to be more confident, I also gained experience on what to do in an interview and how to answer interview questions using the star technique.

10/10

3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?

I enjoyed it thoroughly and the whole week was really informative

10/10

4. How well organised was your work experience?

Very organised, I was given a timetable of all the different sessions which were taking part during the week.

10/10

5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?

Not much about company culture but I did learn about what it’s like to work there in the different departments they havex

10/10

6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?

It helped a lot as I’m now certain that investment banking is something I would like to do in the future.

10/10

7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?

9/10

8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?

Yes

10/10

9a. Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It’s a large company which is not just operating in one department but many different departments. So there’s a place for everyone also they are very diverse.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?

Be yourself!